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Tihany Design
(Adam D Tihany acted as a design consultant for HKS Architects Union and Sirio, and with Adamson Associates Architects on the Mandarin) On the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas (all but residences): “In Las Vegas, it was clear that I had to play up the Oriental aspect of the design. We thought it would be great to do a really sexy contemporary Asian project, creating something where you can feel the power in the sophisticated combination of materials, textures, and colors,” says Adam D. Tihany. “To create the perfect harmony between contemporary urban sophistication and the hotel brand’s Asian roots, we wanted the hotel’s quiet elegance to offer an oasis from the bustle outside. I love the bespoke ‘gold bullion’ wall in the 23rd floor sky lobby, which is representative of prosperity and good fortune in the Chinese culture.” On Sirio Ristorante at Aria: “‘La dolce vita,’ a glamorous period of movie stars, paparazzi, and style in Rome, was the inspiration for the design. We used sleek, linear, clean lines reminiscent of Italian architecture from the 1950s to 1960s, contrasted by a vibrant interior with bright lighting and vivid colors. We gave the café an open design, creating a place to see and be seen in keeping with ‘la dolce vita’ attitude and lifestyle. The specially commissioned collection of black and white photographs of Italian architecture transport the diners directly to the streets of Italy. As this was our 7th collaboration with the Maccioni family and named after the family’s patriarch, we wanted it to be exceptional.” On Light Group’s Union Restaurant & Lounge at Aria: “Union’s location adjacent to the casino floor posed a challenge in that we had to create something eye-catching, yet still upscale and sophisticated. In continuing with the environmentally friendly message of CityCenter, contemporary wooden trees line the vast entrance, creating an imaginary forest ambiance. It is situated on a 180-foot long raised platform overlooking the casino, so patrons can look out over the activity and excitement below, like they would from a viewing platform.” On CityCenter: “It’s a huge leap forward, and a clear departure from everything that has previously been built in Las Vegas. It’s not themed; it’s contemporary, sexy, and fluid. It’s totally different. It was an honor to be in the company of so many impressive and accomplished designers. At first I was a little concerned that there was too much going on and it wasn’t going to gel, but it all came together brilliantly. I believe it will create a new standard in how people enjoy and view casino life here. For the next 10 years, no one will build anything like it, so it will be on top of the heap for a while.”

Right: Twist restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas. Far right, from top: Sirio Ristorante at Aria; the Mandarin Oriental’s arrival lobby and Executive guestroom; and Union Restaurant & Lounge at Aria.

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